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Malaka Parker, the United Progressive Party (UPP) candidate for St John\u2019s Rural North, says she is offering herself as a \u201cfrontline\u201d representative for residents she claims have been neglected for years.<\/p>

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Parker said her daily canvassing has been \u201cgruelling,\u201d but driven by concern for constituents and a growing awareness of hardship in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A central focus of her campaign is the absence of what she describes as effective representation by the current Member of Parliament. She said residents frequently complain that their MP is \u201clargely unseen and unfelt\u201d in the community.<\/p>

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Parker has announced a town hall meeting for Thursday, saying it forms part of a wider plan for consistent community engagement if elected.<\/p>

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She added that she believes the constituency is ready for change, saying: \u201cI feel that I\u2019m on the cusp of change.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Malaka Parker, the United Progressive Party (UPP) candidate for St John\u2019s Rural North, says she is offering herself as a \u201cfrontline\u201d representative for residents she claims have been neglected for years. Parker said her daily canvassing has been \u201cgruelling,\u201d but driven by concern for constituents and a growing awareness of hardship in the area. 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